My First Pop-Up Endangered Animals
by Owen Davey
We learn amazing facts about endangered animals in this colorful pop-up book. Each page features an animal that is in danger, and gives us a little bit of information about their habits. The blue whale is the largest mammal in the world! A tiger’s stripes are as special as a fingerprint. An okapi has a long tongue to grab leaves off tall trees. The kakapo parrot cannot fly. Galapagos penguins mate for life. The whale shark is the biggest fish in the sea!
I love the simple artwork for each animal, and I like that the background on the pages is a plain color with no design behind the animal. That makes the animal really stand out!
The pop-ups are cleverly designed so that the animals look like they are jumping off the page. The best thing about the pop-ups is that you can make the animals move by moving the page!
What a great way to learn about endangered animals!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
A little boy feels dwarfed by the greatness of the vast universe. It bothers him so much that he can’t sleep thinking about how small he is compared to the stars. His dad takes him on a camping trip and they sleep out under the stars. Suddenly the universe doesn’t feel so strange or distant. If you name the stars, they can become friends.
What a sweet book! I can definitely relate to feeling small in a big universe. I loved the gentle family in this book. The boy and his dad have a special relationship, and they are all so loving and generous.
The writing has a soft cadence that creates a peaceful atmosphere for the story. The boy contemplates his place in the universe, and his family help him to find that place and feel comfortable.
The art work is absolutely beautiful! I love the watercolor style and the lovely colors. The illustrations perfectly reflect the thoughtfulness of the story. Such a delight!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
Where’s Waldo?: The Great Speed Search
by Martin Handford
Get ready to challenge your friends to a Speed Search! Each page is turned horizontally so that you and your friend can sit opposite to each other and try to find Waldo first. Or you can play solo by setting a timer and challenging yourself to find Waldo as quickly as possible.
This is such a cool search activity book! In every scene you have to find Waldo, his dog, Wenda, the wizard Whitebeard, and Waldo’s crazy opposite, Odlaw. There are also additional lists of things to look for in every scene, so that you can keep the game going as long as possible!
I used to love these Waldo books when I was a little girl, and the addition of the speed challenge makes it even more special.
There are scenes with Waldo skiing on a snowy mountain, fighting off dragons, wandering a hall of clocks, prospecting for gold, in the middle of a food fight, playing in a band, and running away from dinosaurs. There is even a scene in the “Land of Waldos” which is full of Waldo look-alikes dressed in all different colors!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
Cloud Babies
by Eoin Colfer, Chris Judge (Illustrator)
Erin plays a game with her family to find shapes in the clouds. When she has to spend a long time in the hospital, she shares the game with her new friends, the doctors, nurses, and other child patients. Eventually Erin is allowed to return home and to school, and she teaches her cloud game to her classmates too. Erin still has to spend some time at the hospital though, and she feels torn between her two groups of friends. Maybe the clouds themselves can point the way to a sense of belonging!
This is such a sweet and thoughtful book! I really felt for Erin as she is dealing with such difficult circumstances. The story is emotional and deals with some tough feelings, but it is also hopeful and full of joy! It’s really lovely to see how everyone gathers around Erin to support her.
The illustrations are so cute! I love how the clouds are outlined with shapes of funny animals. The art style is very cool since it combines photos of actual clouds with the illustrations.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
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